Mr 2Kay
Mr 2Kay | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Abinye David Jumbo |
| Born | Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria |
| Origin | Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afro pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, performer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Grafton Entertainment |
Abinye David Jumbo better known as Mr 2Kay, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is signed to Grafton Entertainment.[1]
Early Life and music career
Early life
Mr 2Kay was born in Port Harcourt. After his birth, his family moved to Bonny Island, Rivers State where he grew up. 2kay was also a good crafts man as he drew portraits while growing up.[2]
Breakthrough single
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The Daily Mirror |  [3] |
| MixMag |  [3] |
Mr 2Kay started his music career in Port Harcourt and his break out single from Port Harcourt was waterside boy but it didn't break international on till 2012 when Mr 2Kay released Bubugaga which was his international break out single which was reviewed by the Top British mainstream daily rated it 4 The Daily Mirror and also UK top music magazine MixMag has given it a great review.[4]
Mr 2Kay's debut single "Bubugaga" was released on October 8, 2012. The music video for "Bubugaga" was shot in London, UK and directed by Nosa Igbinedion under Grafton Entertainment. Which was his international hit single. Mr 2Kay's debut single "Waterside Boy" was released on August 21, 2011 under Grafton Entertainment. Which was his Port Harcourt hit single.[5]
Educational background
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Notable performances
He has performed in several popular events and shows since his rise to stardom, performed in events like:
- Factory78 TV – Mr 2Kay Performs Bubugaga Live / Face-off interview in 2012 [6]
- Afrobeats London Party at Coronet in 2014.[7][8]
- Carniriv Closing Ceremony In 2014.[9]
- Prestigious London Jazz cafe IN 2014.[10]
- All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) At Industry Nite in 2015.[11]
Discography
Singles
- "Run This Town"(2010)
- "Waterside Boy" (2011)
- "Bubugaga" (2012)
- "Beat For My Heart" (2012)
- "Bubugaga (Remix)" (feat. May7ven & Moelogo) (2013)
- "Don't Leave Me" (2013)
- "Addicted" (2014)
- "Summer Girl (Samba)" (2014)
- "Bad Girl Special" (feat. Patoranking) (2014)
- "Bad Girl Special UK Remix" (feat. Patoranking) (2015)
- "Bad Girl Special Remix" (feat. Cynthia Morgan, Seyi Shay) (2015)
- "Who No Like Better Thing" (feat. The Jonsers) (2015)
- "Count It All Joy" (2016)[12]
Albums and Ep's
Albums
- Waterside Boy (2012)
Ep's
- Count It All Joy (2016)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Diospora Artiste Of The Year | Nominated |
| PNA Youth Award | Next Rated | Won | |
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Diaspora Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Collabo of The Year (Bad Girl Special Remix) | Won |
| Niger Delta Advancement Awards [13] | Artiste Of The Year | Won | |
| Song Of The Year (Bad girl special) | Won | ||
| Video Of The Year {Bad girl special} | Won | ||
| The Headies | Best Reggae/Dancehall Single (Bad Girl Special (Remix)) | Nominated |
See also
References
- ^ "New Kid from Grafton Records". Thisday Live. 21 February 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ "Mr 2Kay Biography". Biography Home.
- ^ a b "[Review] Bubugaga". 360nobs. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "The Daily Mirror and also UK top music magazine MixMag has given it a great review". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "Fighting Their Way to Stardom". AllAfrica. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ "FACTORY78 – Mr 2Kay Performs Bubugaga Live / Face-off interview". Naija Celebrity.
- ^ "Afrobeats London Party at Coronet". shoobs.
- ^ "Afrobeats London Party at Coronet". YouTube (Tonye Ibiama).
- ^ "mr 2kay performance at Caniriv 2014 closing ceremony". Pulse Nigeria.
- ^ "Mr 2kay performs at Prestigious London Jazz cafe". Jaguda.
- ^ "Watch Cynthia Morgan, Mr 2kay, Niniola, others perform at AFRIMA Industry Nite". Pulse Tv.
- ^ "New Music Mr 2kay - 'Count it all joy' (Snippet)". Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ http://360tabs.com/2015/12/mr-2kay-wins-big-at-niger-delta-advancement-awards-2015/